Interdisciplinary Fine Arts
The contemporary artist often works across multiple disciplines. Choices in media, process and format are made based on what best supports and conveys the artist's ideas. These options can range from traditional painting techniques to new technologies, from three-dimentional formats to public performance, from time-based media to graphic work.
The Interdisciplinary Fine Arts program at the University of the Arts reflects the contemporary art world. It acknowledges that artists problem solve across multiple disciplines, but also acknowledges the importance of being grounded in a specific discipline. The curriculum is structured to facilitate the development of ideas while teaching the technical skills needed to express those ideas.
What makes us different: The flexability to develop an individual studio practice based on your interests
The Interdisciplinary Fine Arts program offers multiple options, with concentrations in Painting/Drawing, Printmaking/Book Arts, Sculpture, Photography, Film/Video, Animation or Crafts & Material Studies. From there you can choose to study broadly across multiple disciplines or you can use your electives for deep study in your chosen discipline concentration.
You will develop conceptual skills and become proficient in the necessary processes and techniques appropriate to your personal vision. The program is based on a framework of artistic invention, studio experimentation, research and daily practice. You exhibit your work throughout your studies, preparing you for the next step in your artistic carreer. Real-world experience can be gained though internships, and faculty address a variety of professional pathways related to student skill base and interests.
The faculty are working studio artists themselves, and many of them have other professional roles, such as conservators, critics, professional photographers, illustrators and curators.
What do our alumni do?
Our alumni are exhibiting artists, museum directors, curators, educators, critics and business entrepreneurs. Their work can be found in museums and galleries around the world, including the Harvard University Art Museum, Tate Modern London and the Walker Art Center. One alumnus is the curator of special projects at the National Gallery of Art, while another is the director of the Center for Hispanic Excellence at the University of Pennsylvania.
